Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-17

WASHINGTON
The Late Message-Some Dakota
Items.

Special Correspondence of the ISTER-OcEAN.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The second
week of congress opens with a hopeful
ness on the part of the members, as we'll
as of their friends, that at least q portion
of the much needed legislation may be
enacted. The fact cannot be denied that
the Democratic party has lost a large
bag full of harmony somewhere between
the white house and Philadelphia.
Cleveland seems glad of the loss, and
Randall declares that he don't care a
continental. Hon. P. H. Kelly, of Min
nesota, says: "The message Of Cleve-
land will force the nomination of
Blaine" The gentleman mea to say
that Cleveland has deliberately taken
the free trade stand which his message
breathes for the purpose Of compelling
the Republicans to nominate Blaine,
who 10 the incarnation Of all there is in
the doctrine of protection. Republicans
generally will be willing to accept the
challenge. If Mr.. Cleveland believes
that he can beat Blaine, let him t"v it.
The Republican party has been query.
ing whether or not the nomination of
Blaine would be a wise thing; but, if we
are challenged to q contest with Blaine
as our leader, every Republican will say,
Lay on, Mac Duff, and damned DO Inc
who first cries, hold, enough" Col.
Plummer, of Dakota, the eloquent ora
tor who accompanied Blaine OH his trip
in "a, says: "Mr. Conkling will sup
port the nominee of the Republican
party in 'Ss, no matter whether it shall
he Blaine or not. Mr.. Conkling would
have supported Blaine i'll 'si but for
11lkins." That is about the whole truth
of the matter, anyway. But to return
to the message. 1t is yet the talk of the
town. The Democratic party cannot
harmonic on the tariff-free trade idea.
The two wings cannot flop together.
Hence, the Democrats of tho house and
senate are all torn up and disorganizsd.
The Republicans are unanimous and
harmonious in their appreciation Of the
message. Nothing better could have
been written, for the benefit of the Re-
publican party. Mr.. Carlisle, all ultra
free trader, has expressed regret for the
open avowal of the doctrine by tho pres
ident. All sensible Democrats think
that it would have been better to have
handled the matter moro gingerly'
Cleveland, alone, Of all his party, has
the nerve to speak his true sentiments
Wrong though he be, yet he deserves
credit for honest sincerity. He plays
fair.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Stevenson emphatically denies that ho
has tried to secure tho defeat of Don. NJ,
Dickinson i'll tho senate. On the con.
trary, although the Illinois Democrats
felt outraged by the treatment accorded
to Stevenson, they were urged by thai
gentleman to stand by the presidents
nomination. There is but little room tc
doubt that Cleveland has repeated the
blunder OF Arthur. In 1888 when Post
master General Howe died, it was ex
pectcd that Arthur would give the posi-.
ton to First Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Frank Hatton. But insteado of doing
that, he gave it to Gresham; and eve
afterwards regretted 1t. Hatton was no
a boomer tor himself. He had no presi
dental bee in his bonnet, and never vii
have. He would have been loyal t.
Arthur, and aided him in the matter o
denomination. But, Gresham started
presidential boom for himself as o a
he got we'll under way in the department
He tried to fix Indiana for himself i,
the national convention instead of work
ing it for Arthur. Consequently, til
state went for Ben Harrison, and FINAL.
for Blaine. Now, Mr.. Cleveland viii
soon find that Don. Dickinson will b
trying to start a little boom for himself
Instead Of helping Cleveland, he will in
iure him. But. if Stevenson had bee
nominated, it would have encourage
the Democracy of Illinois and stimu
lated to greater activity. Since T.!
death of Logan, some Of the best politi
cal judges consider Illinois Il doubtful
stats. Stevonson's advancement to til
postmaster gcneralship would hay
strengthened tho faithful out there
However, it is done, and CleYeland'
mistake will appear as the days go by
Hon. P. II. Kelly, of Minnesota, say
that Phil Armour has declared himsel
to be for Cleveland. Mr.. Kelly believe:
that Illinois is a Democratic state al
should be carried forthe~ administration
: But, Mr.. Cleyeland has all insane ide
that he can carry Michigan and Wiscon
sin. Hence, he is coddling Villas an
Dickinson. He can no more carry
northwestern state than the deyil ca
carry his soul to heaven and succeed i
entering the securely tiled gates wlic
are guarded by Saint Peter and his sleel
less assistants.
Probably the gentlemen who live i
Pierre, we'll nigh two thousand mile
from Washington, could describe tn
doings Of tho Dakota contingent bette
than I can, although right here on til
ground. Tho two faithful "Macs, {
Pierre who worked together for tw
years for the passage of the Dawes bill
know all the ms and outs Of tho We
things are done in such matters. Del
gate Clifford, Hon. JohnJ, Kleiner, IIo1
John II. King, Judge Offenbacher Al
Ex-Governor Ordway are working Il
the opening Of the Sioux reservatio
They are accomplishing only this
present; they are presenting their ca
before the new members Of congress
That unique and sui generis cuss, "Jol
Smith," has business which takes hi